Who can get Syrian citizenship?

According to the Citizenship Law of the Syrian Arab Republic, a person can obtain Syrian citizenship if he:

• Lives in the country for at least five consecutive years before submitting the application. Interrupted residence is considered consecutive if there is no more than one year, which adds up to five years.
• He has no infectious diseases, ailments that could prevent him from working.
• Has good behavior and reputation, no criminal offenses or restrictions on freedom in connection with infamous crimes.
• Has specialization or experience that can be useful to the country;
• Can read and write Arabic.

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Adult children of a naturalized father may be granted citizenship by order upon the submission of the Minister. The required period of residence is reduced to at least two years.

Citizenship is granted to the wife of a naturalized foreigner under the following conditions:

• The marriage must be valid for two years from the date of application.
• A woman must legally reside in the country for 5 years;

Minor children can acquire citizenship if their habitual residence is not outside the country and they have retained their father's primary citizenship in accordance with (ITS) governing legislation.